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In the years immediately following the Otago gold rush, readers of the ODT were treated to a series of lively accounts of ‘‘rambles’’ around Dunedin and its hinterland by Peter Thomson. In this excerpt, he's contemplating a trek to Orepuki.

Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion

Kate Sylvester: "I've had an amazingly rewarding career". Photo: supplied

Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion

Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

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Duncan’s well-earned reputation

Jimmy Duncan with the four other Otago members of the 1905 All Black Originals squad. They are ...

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Duncan’s well-earned reputation

Mike Houlahan looks back at how the ODT covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today we look back at the rise of Kaikorai rugby great James Duncan to his sport’s pinnacle in 1901.

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When music was literally a free-for-all

A New York University student downloads music from the Napster site in March, 2001. PHOTO: GETTY...

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When music was literally a free-for-all

Before Spotify, before YouTube, people found new music by flipping through records or CDs at a record store.

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Dad sounding board for success

ADInstruments co-founder Michael Macknight (left) and chief executive Alex Black hold PowerLabs ...

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Dad sounding board for success

For the past 38 years, ADInstruments has been creating high-quality, easy-to-use data acquisition software and equipment in Dunedin.

Best creamy satay sauce for tofu skewers

Best creamy satay sauce for tofu skewers

Always a family favourite, these satay skewers may just become your summer staple, Kiwi food writer Chelsea Winter says.

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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce

Beyonce accepts the Innovator award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Fear the reaper and thank Beyonce

Laine Priestley explains the series of events that conspiracists believe has turned Beyonce from a singing superstar to a god-like supernova scaring the celebrity world into submission.

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How far are people willing to go for views?

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How far are people willing to go for views?

Do you find it exhausting trying to keep up with the strange concept of internet drama? Weird online hoaxes and attention-grabbing antics make you take pause and think ‘‘hey, why would you even do...

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The day petrol hit $1 a litre

When Shell slashed their petrol prices on New Year's Eve, 2000, motorists queued around the block...

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The day petrol hit $1 a litre

With the new century entering its 25th year, Summer Times looks back at events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. John Lewis talks the price of petrol.

Forgotten fete

PHOTO: HOCKEN COLLECTIONS — TE UARE TAOKA O HĀKENA, REF: BOX-260-003

Forgotten fete

On January 1-2, 1903, mana whenua at Puketeraki hosted a Māori fete.

Little bits of deliciousness

Little bits of deliciousness - Bang bang prawn tacos

For Nicole Maguire, warm Friday nights at her place regularly start with a big batch of these crispy, saucy, fresh "little bits of deliciousness".

Linda Robertson picks her photos of the year

Celebrating India's independence day dressed in traditional costumes are dancers Thiloma Liyanage...

PHOTOS OF THE YEAR - Linda Robertson

ODT staff photographer Linda Robertson selects her favourite photographs from 2024.

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A Houlahan and his hogsheads

Michael Houlahan (centre) takes the weight off his feet in the company of two unidentified men....

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A Houlahan and his hogsheads

In a six-part series, Mike Houlahan looks back at how the Otago Daily Times covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today he considers the perils of searching one’s own name in back issues of the...

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Helping an honour, founder says

Zestt Wellness co-founders Darcy Schack and Anna Campbell showcase their Zestt Breathe+ lozenges...

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Helping an honour, founder says

A Dunedin bioactives company has devised a plant-based lozenge to help people sleep and breathe easier. Tim Scott chats to Zestt Wellness co-founder Anna Campbell about the product.

Flood put city residents to the test in 1923

Flood put city residents to the test in 1923

In a six-part series, Mike Houlahan looks back at how the Otago Daily Times covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today we look back at the 1923 Dunedin floods, a...

Pedal to the metal for electrician

Guitarist Zach Householder, of United States death metal band Whitechapel, is a customer. PHOTOS:...

Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician

Heavy metal bands Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average Dunedin tradie.

The best Games? (not for NZ)

A gold medal from the Sydney Olympics. PHOTO: ODT FILES

The best Games? (not for NZ)

With the new century entering its 25th year, Summer Times looks back at some of the events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since. Kayla Hodge recounts the Games...

Biscuits of a bygone era

PHOTO: METRO STUDIOS (MOSGIEL), HOCKEN COLLECTIONS — TE UARE TAOKA O HĀKENA, REF: MS-5400/285/001

Biscuits of a bygone era

A superette assistant poses with Hudsons biscuits in 1961.

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Building a space workshop — and home

The Expedition One crew, the first to permanently inhabit the International Space Station, play...

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Building a space workshop — and home

With the new century entering its 25th year Summer Times looks back at some of the events of 2000 and sees how we’ve fared since.

Road victim Andrew Milne

With the holiday road toll season upon us, ODT editorial artist Austin Milne recounts how his father was killed by a drunk driver whose sentence of judicial monitoring ended this month.

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